The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.

Alice Walker

Today marks the first day of Black History Month. This month, we are celebrating the Black achievements and histories in our country. Even Black History Month itself has a long history of being celebrated. Although it started out being celebrated informally, having more and more Black history being taught in schools, it eventually gained national attention. Event Canada and the UK have celebrated Black History Month. The celebration became official in 1976.

You can learn about the history of Black History Month here.